"The friendly and welcoming gesture, seen most clearly in the ‘open-armed’ position of the armrests, is meant as a universal invitation, saying 'come, sit with me a while and I’ll put you at ease,'" say the designers.

The upholstered seat, backrest and arms sit on a wooden plinth supported by legs in a contrasting colour.

The Hug collection includes a dining chair, a lower side chair and a high-backed club chair that's more enclosed.